Derf40

A little TLC and you'll be ready..take care, Derf

welcome to the forum, tell us what you have..

We all do things like that. we're just getting older, have a great day..Derf

Dang Shade, that looks really nice, you do good work. enjoy, have a Bud... derf

It 's my opinion that ethanol in the gas reacts to certain rubber products...like some of the older gas lines and o-rings.. some rubber products more than others..be aware, just my opinion..derf.. I'm from the old school.

hey Jared, nice looking machine, be aware of the center of gravity when riding with a passenger. it'd makes it more top heavy... enjoy derf.. I ride 2 up all the time....

Dad don't make a mountain out of a mole hill..when the piston is at TDC, on the compression stroke, both valves should be set at this time. the intake valve and the exhaust valve. I have a 99-450 Forman and they are set at .006 each. some units may not be set the same, check you manual for the settings. good luck..derf🙂

the .002 feeler gauge may not be right, check the shop manual... for spec.

Hey daddy, sounds like you not on compression stroke, check that first...derf

Hi Rene, a word to the wise, find what is the problem before you replace the fuse...30 amps is more than most of the wires will handle, most of the wiring harness will not handle 30 amps. check your wiring diagrams for the 30 amp circuit. ...derf. do not keep replacing the fuse. investigate the problem first.. good luck

SHADE, I say you de man...great job..derf😉

Welcome, what happen this week with the foreman, maybe we can help you with it????.. derf

Congradulations MR. SHADE, job well done...derf

Our prayers are with you..Derf

I live in the town next to Moab, Utah... Grand Junction Co. I met you and your lovely wife in Silverton, Co a couple years ago.(remember) all the info above is great I'm not familiar with campgrounds, we just ruff it.... lol. Its nuttin but sand and rocks there lol...it's breathtaking. All the campgrounds are booked a long time in advance,,,most of the time we just go for a 1 day ride. you might ck. the utube channel for some action. good luck

Nathan, i know you want opinions, and mine is, this is not going to turn out good...you gotto go into the bottom...PERIOD just my opinion. derf

on the compression stroke, both valves have to be closed or no compression

Welcome 1942, I too have an ES. mine is a 99. 450 no trouble at all, we have the same riding style...it will last many years

Happy Thanksgiving from Colorado.

Welcome M glad to have you

Welcome Wormy, you are in the right place, many of us have this same bike. just holler 😃

It could be the vent hose on the gas cap plugged..

What about a First Aid kit along with all the other stuff mentioned, plus a good light🙂

Mad, that bike needs a little TLC.. I have a 99 ES 🙂

Glad to have you Stone Thrower 🙂